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Cytotec Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- What are the possible side effects of misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- What is the most important information I should know about misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- How should I take misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Cytotec)?
- What happens if I overdose (Cytotec)?
- What should I avoid while taking misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- What other drugs will affect misoprostol (Cytotec)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking misoprostol (Cytotec)?
Before taking misoprostol, tell your doctor if you have inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or other intestinal problems. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment with misoprostol.
It is not known whether misoprostol passes into breast milk. Do not take misoprostol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take misoprostol (Cytotec)?
Take misoprostol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Misoprostol is usually taken four times a day, with meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Misoprostol may cause mild to moderate diarrhea, stomach cramps, and/or nausea. These problems usually occur during the first few weeks of treatment and stop after about a week. The occurrence of diarrhea may be minimized by taking misoprostol with food. Contact your doctor if these symptoms persist for longer than 8 days or if they are severe.
Take misoprostol for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor. Treatment usually continues for as long as aspirin or an NSAID is taken.
Do not share this medication with anyone else. Misoprostol has been prescribed for your specific condition, may not be the correct treatment for another person, and would be dangerous if the other person were pregnant.
Store misoprostol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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